The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture-driven and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day.
Coordinator II (Wastewater Operations Coordinator) - CPPW
City of Portland
Salary: $40.01 - $57.10 Hourly
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00581
Location: 5001 N Columbia Blvd., OR
Bureau: Bureau of Environmental Services
Closing: 7/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. An alternate schedule may be available after completion of probation.Work Location: 5001 N COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND OR 97203Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. To view current labor agreements, please visithttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements.Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Coordinator II to join our Wastewater Operations Division to provide industry-specific coordination and support. The position requires physical presence at the treatment facility five days per week, Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Alternative schedules may be approved after completion of probation.
This position performs highly specialized roles in offering planning, support, and coordination of technical tasks in support of the BES O&M Group, Operations Division. Additionally, this position has a focus on document management, project coordination, and division-wide communication. Other activities performed by this role are varied and include a rotational on-call coordinator requirement.
Under general direction, the coordinator plans, schedules, organizes, communicates, and supports work in the operation and maintenance of state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant; creates, updates, and maintains documentation related to the proper, efficient, and safe operation of wastewater treatment systems and facilities; provides and plans program support and participates with internal and external stakeholders while performing related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Operations Division is organized into the following work units:
At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders' sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.
BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.
To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/
Questions?:Terrol JohnsonSenior Recruitermailto:terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications
Applicants must also possess:
https://www.oregon.gov/deq/wq/Documents/Opcert-PathwayQualsForCollectionTreatment.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between June 30 2025, and July 14, 2025Required Application Materials:
Optional Application Materials:
Application Tips:
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of July 14, 2025
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of July 14, 2025
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Week of July 21, 2025
Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBDStep 6: Start Date:
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
Did you know? The City of Portland has https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a and offers https://www.portland.gov/bhr/eventshttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/events once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6334178
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
https://www.jobelephant.com/
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.